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RICE'24
2nd Research, Innovation & Creativity Exhibition 2024
Project ID:
SCEN02302
Electronizer V2 - Smart IOT Electronics Organizer
Project Title:
Category:
Science and Engineering
Inventors:
Ng Khai Le, Leong Kah Meng, Chan Bun Seng, Nuramirah Binti Rosman, Hui Seng Kheong, Vasanthan A/L Maruthapillai, Nur Dalilah Nordin
Institution/Company:
Southern University College
Invention Description/ Abstract:
Imagine having hundreds or thousands of component categories and needing only a few specific ones for a project. Searching through a standard organizer drawer by drawer becomes a time-consuming process, with the possibility of missing or never finding the required parts. By integrating the smart electronics organizer system, users can manually check the stock of components or utilize the IoT cloud to monitor inventory in real time, from anywhere and at any time! This solution streamlines component management, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. Manually searching through standard organizers to find specific electronic components is inefficient and time-intensive, especially when managing a large number of categories. The manual process of locating parts increases the chances of missing or misidentifying components, leading to potential delays in project completion. Traditional organizers do not offer real-time visibility into stock levels, making it difficult to know if a component is available without physically checking the organizer, limiting convenience and flexibility. The objectives are to design a system that streamlines component search and reduces time spent manually locating electronic parts, to integrate IoT for real-time inventory management, to minimize human error by clearly indicating component availability and location.
Invention Technical Description
The smart electronics organizer is powered by a Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB), which serves as the central controller for managing component storage and retrieval. The system uses relays to operate an array of solenoids that physically push out the storage boxes, allowing easy access to specific electronic parts. The interface is displayed on a touch screen with an interactive dashboard, providing users with a convenient way to input component details and check their availability.
Instead of using Arduino IoT Cloud, the system is integrated with a custom database and an open-source IoT cloud, enabling real-time monitoring and control of the component inventory. This setup allows users to remotely access the system and view stock levels from any location.
The organizer features WS2812B RGB LED strips that visually indicate the presence or absence of components. Green LEDs light up when a component is available, while red indicates that the item is out of stock. A multiplexer (MUX) is employed to extend the GPIO capabilities, ensuring the system can control the large number of LEDs and solenoids required for the multiple storage compartments.
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